Milestone

Charlie G. Williams, a former state superintendent of education for
South Carolina, died Sept. 7. He was 70.

As the schools chief, Mr. Williams, a Democrat, worked to implement
the state's Education Improvement Act, a centerpiece of the
administration of then-Gov. Richard W. Riley, who is now the U.S.
secretary of education.

The law added a penny to the state's sales tax to improve the
state's public education system. The funds helped raise teacher
salaries, overhaul remedial and gifted programs, and upgrade
facilities.

Mr. Williams, who held the elected office for 22 years, was ousted
by Republican Barbara Stock Nielsen in 1990.--JULIE BLAIR

Vol. 18, Issue 3, Page 4

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